CVE-2024-58251

Description

In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.5

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-150 CWE-150

References

Other References

https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=15922 https://www.busybox.net https://www.busybox.net/downloads/ http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-58251? +

In netstat in BusyBox through 1.37.0, local users can launch of network application with an argv[0] containing an ANSI terminal escape sequence, leading to a denial of service (terminal locked up) when netstat is used by a victim. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-58251? +

CVE-2024-58251 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-58251? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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